Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
For this degree, apply for and be accepted into the departmental program and complete at least 134 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with an ENG prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 43 units of major requirements
at least 30 units of teacher-preparation requirements
8 units of language requirements or proficiency through a second semester language course
at least 18 units of minor requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 134 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject.(You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
You should also know that you must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average in your English coursework and a 2.5 grade point average in all other coursework to continue working toward your degree. You cannot count any grade below a C in an English course toward this degree.
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 134 units to graduate. Contact the English Advisement Center (Liberal Arts Building, room 305; 928-523-2446) for details.
Also be aware that, for the B.S.Ed. degree, you must have the following:
a grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent) (If you don’t receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.)
a grade of at least C for the mathematics foundation requirement (generally MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155)
For this degree, complete the following 43 units:
ENG 300, 308, 321, 335, 400, 403, 404, and 406 (22 units)
ENG 301W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
ENG 242 or 243 (3 units)
ENG 231 or 232 (3 units)
one of ENG 245, 247, 345, or 445C (3 units)
ENG 270, 271 or 272 (3 units)
6 units of ENG and BME courses (Only 3 of the 6 units can be from BME.)
Complete 30 units of professional courses offered by the College of Education to qualify for certification to teach English in Arizona and most other states.
Click here for more information about Teacher Preparation in Secondary Education.
Please note that these 30 units include ECI 495C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement. Also note that for the B.S.Ed. in English, you substitute ENG 401 instead of ECI 308.
Finally, be aware that you must have a 3.0 grade point average in your English coursework to student teach.
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to two terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP exams arranged by NAU’s Counseling and Testing Center. Click here for more information.
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with the English Advisement Center (Liberal Arts Building, room 305; 928-523-2446), you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. The advisement center will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 134 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Click here for more information about English undergraduate courses and English faculty.